Daily Archives: February 28, 2023

121.6 million people watch finale of American war comedy-drama television series ‘M*A*S*H’ on CBS 40 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1983)


Video: 'M.A.S.H -Final episode (Goodbye,Farewell and Amen) FHD quality'

(Monday, February 28, 1983, 8:30 p.m. EST) — 121.6 million people tuned in tonight to watch the 251st and final episode of the American war comedy-drama television series M*A*S*H on CBS, a two-and-a-half hour film titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.” Continue reading 121.6 million people watch finale of American war comedy-drama television series ‘M*A*S*H’ on CBS 40 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1983)

51-day Waco siege begins after four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians are killed in shootout at religious sect’s compound 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1993)


Video: 'Waco Shootout | Eyewitness News 2-28-1993'

(Sunday, February 28, 1993, 9:45 a.m. CST; during the Waco siege) — A gun battle erupted today at Mount Carmel Center ranch in the community of Axtell, Texas, 13 miles northeast of Waco, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to arrest Branch Davidian leader David Koresh on weapons charges; four agents and six Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began. Continue reading 51-day Waco siege begins after four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians are killed in shootout at religious sect’s compound 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1993)